Sole for shoes



W. GREILICH.

SOLE FOR SHOES.

APPLICATION FILED DEC. 31.1915- 1,194,732.

Patented Aug. 15, 1916.

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W. GREILICH.

SOLE FOR SHOES.

APPL|CAT|0N FILED 0m31.191s.

Patented Aug. 15, '1916.`

WILLIAM GREILICHfOF BROOKLYN, YORK.

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T all whom it may concern:

Beit known that I, VILLIM GREILICH,

a citizen of the United States, and residing 'in the borough ofBrooklyn, county` ofv Kings, State of New. York, have invented certainnew and useful Improvements in' Soles for Shoes, of which the followingis a specification. v

,The present invention relates to an impro'ved sole for vshoes. anduparticularly a sole for bathing, tennis, or other such shoes.Heretofore, soles for bathing-shoes have generally been madeof canvas orother *heavy wear-resisting material, -and the edgeswere bound with tapeto prevent raveling. After very little wear, the tape would becomeloose, with the result that theexposed edge of the canvas would ravel,

with which superior bathing-shoes may be and the `shoe would be ruinedfor further use. Because of the inexpensive nature of such shoes, thesesoles have been extensively used with the above unsatisfactoryT results,but it has not been practicable .to employ such canvas soles in tennis,gymnasium or other shoes of a more expensive nature and requiringgreater service, than bathingshoes. y

It is an object of the present invention therefore, to provide anlimproved canvas lsole, the edges of which will be so permanently anddurably bound as to remain intact until this sole is worn through, A.and

provided, and also because ofits increased durability and fiexibleness,the sole-may he advantageously used for tennis, gymnasium, athleticshoes, etc., with better results lthan with the present form or rubberor leather described with reference theretoand finally.

soles. The binding edges according to my inventiomwill be so constructedas to form an integral part of the sole, and being im-v pervious towater, will make the shoe waterproof toa high degree. A

With these and other objects in view, my invention is shown in theaccompanying drawings, and will be hereinafter more lfully pointed outin the claims. e.,

In the drawings: Figure 1 isa' perspective View of the-canvas solebefore the application of the binding edge thereto. Fig.

y Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. i5, 119116.

Application led December '31, 191'5. Serial No. 69,646.

Referring to the drawings, my improved sole is constructed of aplurality of layers of canvas 10, or other suitable wear-resistingmaterlal.` Acemented together by rubber or the like 11. In this form, abinding strip of rubber 12 is placed about the edge of the canvas. andsuitable pressure is applied thereto, so that all of the ends orraveliugs of the various layers of canvas are firmly embedded in therubber. The sole is then baked in the customary manner, whereupon therubber becomes permanently welded to the canvas. The sole thus formed,is entirely fiat and smooth, highly resistant to wear, remaining intactuntil worn through, flexible, imperviouskto water and lends itselfreadily to the uses intended.

In Figs. 4 to 6, I have shown a .slightly modified foi'm ofvconstruction in which the manufacture of the sole is greatlyfacilitated. This sole comprises afcanvas body 10 similar to the formillustrated in Fig. 1 and composed of several superposed layers ofcanvas cemented together. strip 12 is formed about the edge, and a thinrubber sheet 13 is placed on the under side of the canvas body portion10. The method of forming this rubber sheet and binding edge on thecanvas body isas follows: The canvas body portion 10 is placed 'in amold and a rubber sheet is placed over A binding the canvas and form abinding edge, and

the sole is then vulcanized in the usual manner.` By this methodftheresulting binding edge is smooth and uniform, and the manufacture of thesole is greatly facilitated. Any desired configuration such as crosslinings, trade-marks, etc.. may 'be readily placed upon the yrubber soleduring the process ofmolding and vulcanization.

This rubber under `sole adds materially to the appearance of the shoe.yand somewhat to the life thereof, although its primary purpose is tofacilitate the manufacture. Forthis reason the same may be made verythm, and therefore at small expense. After a short time this rubbersheet will wear out but the rubber binding edge will remain intact andpreserve the sole during the entire life thereof.

In the form illustrated in Figs. 7 and. 8, I have provided a continuousgroove 14 extending around the outer portion of the sole, for thepurpose of securing the sole to the upper part of the shoe. surface ofthe sole is entirel)v smooth.

I have illustrated preferred and satisfactory forms of my inventiongbutit is obvi-l ous that changes may be made therein, ivithin the spiritand scope thereof as defined in the appended claims.

I claim: i

1. A sole for bathing shoes, outing shoes and the like comprising astructuralbody composed of superposed layers of canvas cemented one toanother and a marginal border of soft rubber surrounding said 'canvaslayers, the marginal fibers of said lay- In this ivay the ers beingembedded in said border and one of the canvas layers being exposed onthe upper side of said sole, said parts being vulcanized together.

2; A sole for bathing shoes, outing shoes and the like comprising astructural body 1 .composed of superposed layers of canvas u

